The Duke on 42nd Street
Located on the second floor of New 42 Studios, The Duke on 42nd Street is an intimate, flexible black box space with 200 seats on a custom-built, fully-retractable unit and a gallery along the entire perimeter of the 57′ x 49.5′ x 19.5′ space. The Theater is accompanied by a production booth, green room and kitchenette, two dressing rooms and a box office.

October 6, 2025 – January 11, 2026
It’s Sunday morning in Hell’s Kitchen. Brecken and Caden have just murdered their boyfriend and stuffed his body into a Jonathan Adler credenza. Unfortunately, they’ve also invited friends over for brunch. And they’re out of limes! Feel bad for them! They’re MESSY WHITE GAYS!
Features & Equipment
- Isolated HVAC System with MERV 13 filter and 100% outside air ventilation
- Fixed Lighting Grid with ability to add additional pipes
- 15 Hoist Points available for heavier loads
- Complement of basic theatrical softgoods (Black Legs, Borders, Cyc, Scrim)
- Fully functional Lighting System with Basic Lighting Instruments and ETC Ion Console
- Fully functional Audio System with Yamaha LS9-32 Console
- Reconfigurable seating system
Additional Services
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- Rental of additional equipment can be arranged as the project requires